Purdue Master Gardener Program Spotlight: Jeff Phillips – Extension Master Gardener Program

Purdue Master Gardener Program Spotlight: Jeff Phillips

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We are happy to present Jeff Phillips with the 2009 Purdue Master Gardener Coordinator of the Year Award!

This is the 3rd year for soliciting nominations from Master Gardeners around the state to recognize their local county coordinator. The criteria for nomination included communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership, ability to delegate, sensitivity to diverse needs, and encouragement of growth and continued participation.

It is always difficult to single out just one worthy candidate for recognition, as we have many very excellent coordinators on staff.  But there were two counties in particular that did just a spectacular job of organizing and writing their nominations!

Tippecanoe County MGs were outspoken in their praise of Jeff:

  • “His cheerful positive demeanor and “can do” attitude truly encourages enthusiasm of all participants.”
  • “Jeff is always helpful in finding ways to bring a group with diverse ideas together.”
  • “The words “bad day” are NOT in Jeff’s vocabulary, he is a continuous ambassador for the community and everyone is welcome.”
  • ‘Jeff has a hands-on approach yet has the ability to delegate and attract support from a variety of sources.”
  • “He always has time for all of my questions, always has a smile and a helping hand at the ready, even at 5:30 on a Friday afternoon.”
  • “Jeff is our “go-to” guy.”
  • “Jeff guides, suggests, oks, and sometimes pushes us to think about what needs to be done.”
  • Jeff’s enthusiasm for growing the Master Gardener Program is contagious.”
  • “What really amazed me was the way he seemed to know almost every class member from day one.  It was a beautiful thing to watch as he seemed to have a genuine bond and personal connection with each new member by learning their personal interests and motivations.”
  • “His leadership has made a positive difference in our lives and in the community.”
  • “Jeff has a way of making each and every person he converses with feel as if they are of top concern and focuses on them and their needs, making even the newest person feel welcome and included.”
  • “He was there, as always, with THE Jeff Phillips smile.”
  • “He is the perfect example of a leader who helps you show YOUR greatest potential and in doing so, shows his own.”
  • “He IS the Purdue Master Gardener Program motto – Helping Others Grow.”

Congratulations Jeff on this well-deserved commendation from your dedicated army of volunteers!


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